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JEDI Network Systems Engineer 2027 Spring/Summer Co-op - Onsite

Collins Aerospace

Cedar Rapids, IACo-op$37–82K/yrPosted 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$37–82K/yr
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Role Type
Co-op
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The JEDI Network Systems Engineer co-op conducts network integration, configuration, and demonstrations for Mission Systems products across multiple domains. The role includes field demonstrations and customer events, troubleshooting integration issues, and preparing plans, documentation, and reports in security-controlled environments. Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in a specified technical field, remain enrolled through the co-op session, and hold an active, transferable Secret clearance before starting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TroubleshootingEmbedded SystemsHardware InterfacesNetworkingSecure CommunicationsMilitary Platform IntegrationSecure Lab OperationsClassified NetworksCross-Domain SolutionsSystems EngineeringReal-Time Embedded SoftwareMission NetworkingAdvanced Avionics ArchitecturesCommunicationTechnical Briefing

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Advanced DegreeComputer Science or Systems Engineering or STEMActive Transferable Secret ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipTravel Up to 30%Active Top Secret ClearanceMilitary Platform Integration Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do:

  • Conduct system network integration, configuration, and demonstration activities for Mission Systems products across air, ground, maritime, or multi-domain applications.

  • Prepare for and execute field demonstrations, platform integrations, and customer events at various security levels (e.g., Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified, Secret, and above as required).

  • Diagnose and resolve integration issues spanning networking configurations, hardware interfaces, embedded software, communications systems, and mission-system components.

  • Execute integration plans, demonstration objectives, configuration documentation, and post-event technical reports suitable for military programs and security-controlled environments.

  • Adhere to security policies related to handling classified material, secure labs, and secure field operations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

  • Active and transferable U.S. D.O.D. issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%, including to customer sites, test ranges, and field demonstration locations.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded systems, hardware interfaces, networking, and secure communications technologies.

  • Experience supporting military platform integration (airborne, ground, maritime, or C2 systems).

  • Familiarity with secure lab operations, classified networks, and cross-domain solutions.

  • Background in systems engineering, real-time embedded software, mission networking, or advanced avionics architectures.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief military customers and translate complex technical concepts.

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

  • Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,183 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$37–82K/yr
  • Iowa median$87–165K/yr114 salary ranges
  • US median$116–188K/yr8,199 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $60K, is 53% below the Iowa median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Iowa.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 134 open Systems Engineer jobs in Iowa and 11,183 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (9,437 postings).
Education
4,569 of the 11,183 open Systems Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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